Obama energy pick deadline unclear amid nuclear power push
Supporters urge a new energy secretary to back a nuclear renaissance and advance MOX program and Yucca Mountain while timing for the decision remains unsettled. DeMint aides demand offshore oil and gas exploration and faster policy shifts to aid the economy. No timetable has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim DeMint
Wesley
Tax holiday for firearm purchases faces constitutional snag
State Supreme Court questions whether the sales tax break is constitutional and whether the 48 hour firearms tax holiday will proceed. Department of Revenue official says the exemption runs November 28 to 29 and covers local taxes but excludes ammunition holsters archery items antiques and non fixed cartridge handguns. Aiken Standard notes exemptions list and FAQs at sctax.org with Karen Daily for comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Ryberg
Department of Revenue
S.C. Department of Revenue
Sctax.org
Karen Daily
Kdaily
Aikenstandard.com
Victim Identified In Freiday Lane Fatal Shooting
Police identify 24 year old Johnny Mack Brown killed in a Freiday Lane apartment shooting just before 6 pm. Witnesses describe a man in all black on the porch who kicked in the door and fired four to five shots. A man in the area tied to warrants was arrested but not linked to the crime. Police seek tips at 642 7620.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiday Lane
Johhny Mack Brown
Aiken Public Safety
Preston and Weston Play Saturday at VFW Post 5877
Preston and Weston will perform at VFW Post 5877 on Saturday from 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m, delivering a brief local music engagement for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston & Weston
VFW
Also Mentioned on This Page
Obama
Savannah River
Wolfe
Llar Piic
Attenti
Ils al
Et Ree Il Tes
Aikenstandard Cont
Liv
Aig
BOS
Dillard's
Aiken Mall
VISA
Mastercard
Discover Card